Nicole Chanes is a Systems Engineering Technical Project Manager at Blue Origin, bringing expertise in air and space systems. They previously held positions as a Systems Engineer at Raytheon Technologies and as a Space Grant Scholar at NASA, where they led a team to develop a rocket for payload delivery. Nicole gained early experience as a Copy Editor and Alumni Relations Student Assistant at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where they also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, they are pursuing a Master's Degree in Space Systems Engineering while continuing to advance their career in the aerospace industry.